The most important component of the rural economy was the _____________.
A
farmers
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B
artisans
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C
village officers
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is A farmers Farmers are an important component in the rural economy.
Agriculture plays a vital role in the Indian economy. Over 70 per cent of rural households depend on agriculture. Agriculture is an important sector of the Indian economy as it contributes about 17% of the total GDP and provides employment to over 60% of the population.